Radiation proctitis, especially following radiotherapy for prostate and cervical cancer

Colorectal inflammation following viral or bacterial infection

Chronic ulcers with prolapse complaints (esp. in female patients)

As a rule, these disorders can be examined and imaged very well by using a flexible endoscope. Preventive colonoscopy, which is currently covered by statutory healthcare for patients aged 55 and over, can often reveal relevant findings that require treatment.